Page made headlines in 2007 when he filed a lawsuit saying the MiraCosta board violated state open meeting laws when it brokered a $1 million buyout deal with college President Victoria Munoz Richart. He was elected a trustee of the community college in 2012.

They include Carlsbad Unified School District trustee Lisa Rodman and Carlsbad Planning Commissioners Hap L’Hereux and Michael Schumacher.

Applicants have been invited to make three-minute statements on their own behalf at Wednesday's council meeting, with the council slated to pick someone either that night or two weeks later during another council meeting.

Douglas resigned suddenly on Feb. 7, citing personal and family commitments. To avoid a special election that could have cost as much as $500,000, the council decided to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.